Who is Nito Solutions?

Cofounders of Nito Solutions, LLC, ASP, CSP and CHST exam prep material and workshops through the ASSP.

June 28, 2024

Recommended Resources for the ASP, CSP and CHST Exams

Nito Solutions recommended exam prep resources for the ASP, CSP and CHST exams.

June 23, 2024

5 Methods to Find Motivation to Study

Do you have a goal to achieve an ASP, CSP, or CHST safety certification but lack the motivation to study? Check out these 5 motivation tips and start studying today.

June 17, 2024

“Mad as a Hatter” and the ASP exam

What does the "Mad Hatter" have to do with the Associate Safety Professional and Certified Safety Professional exams? Read on to find out.

June 9, 2024

The Importance of Stamina: Get More Done in Less Time

Studying longer hours is not always the answer to passing the ASP or CSP exams. The routines you use to build physical, mental, and spiritual stamina contribute to your exam success.

May 30, 2024

5 Things You Need to Know About Heat Illness

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 400 work-related deaths have occurred due to environmental heat exposure since 2011. Heat, humidity, and air movement (or lack of) can combine to cause various heat illnesses. This blog describes 5 things you need to know about heat illness for the ASP, CSP and CHST exams.

May 12, 2024

3 Study Options to Consider for ASP, CSP, or CHST Prep

Taking the first step towards a safety certification such as the ASP, CSP, or CHST is often the biggest. This article provides three (3) study options to help you get started.

May 1, 2024

What You Need to Know About Safety Management Systems

Safety Management Systems represent the largest of all domains on the ASP and CSP exams. Learn some key points regarding ANSI/ASSP Z10.0 and ISO 45001.

April 29, 2024

3 Tips to Get More From Your Self-Study Time

Learn 3 study techniques for improving memory retention and passing the ASP, CSP or CHST exams.

April 9, 2024

The Power of Visualization as a Study Technique

Guidance on using visualization as a study technique when preparing for the ASP, CSP, or CHST exams.

April 2, 2024

The 3rd Leading Cause of Occupational Fatality

According to OSHA, acts of violence and other injuries are currently the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States. If you are a safety professional with aspirations of attaining a certification, workplace violence is also a topic on the ASP Blueprint, Domain 5, Emergency Response Management. This is what you need to know

March 30, 2024

Don’t Flip that Flashcard too Quick

Attention safety professionals! Are you studying for a certification exam? Do you use flashcards? There is a right and wrong way.

March 11, 2024

3 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Exam Prep Workshop

Do you plan to attend an exam preparation workshop? A three-day exam prep workshop is exhausting and a significant investment in time and money. Follow these three tips to get the most out of your workshop.

January 30, 2024

Emergency Action Plans, A Tale of Two Disasters

The recent Japan Airlines accident highlights the importance of emergency action plans and drills. It’s also a topic on the ASP, CSP, and CHST exams. Here's what you need to know about emergency action plans for these exams.

January 21, 2024

Recognition Programs, what you need to know for the ASP and CSP exams

Are you preparing to take the ASP or CSP exam? Here's what you need to know about employee recognition and reward programs.

January 15, 2024

Leading and Lagging Indicators - Are They Created Equal?

Leading and lagging safety metrics. They are not all created equal. Aligning these metrics is key to a safety program that has an impact. Follow this 3-Step approach to aligning your safety metrics.

January 4, 2024

Exam Anxiety? Go for a Run

Avoiding exam anxiety. It starts with preparation. Being well prepared reduces stress and exam anxiety, but what does it take to be “well prepared?”

January 2, 2024

Reflecting on 2023

The partners at Nito Solutions reflect on the safety professionals who attained an ASP, CSP or CHST certification in 2023.

December 13, 2023

5 Study Techniques That You Probably Haven’t Used, but Should

Are you studying for the ASP or CSP exam? Your old study techniques may not be as effective as you thought. Try these 5 proven study techniques to get the most our of your study time.

December 2, 2023

5 Leadership Characteristics Every Safety Pro Needs

5 Leadership Characteristics Every Safety Pro Needs. These characteristics also help us build trust, improving our ability to influence behaviors and decisions at all levels of the organization.

November 22, 2023

Top 5 Mistakes Exam Takers Make

Top 5 - If you want to avoid giving away points and reduce your risk of failing the ASP or CSP exam, avoid these mistakes.

November 18, 2023

Recertification Update and the BCSP Code of Ethics

Are you a BCSP certificate holder? The BCSP announced an important change in the recertification process by adding an ethics requirement. We studied the code of ethics in preparation of the exam, but how well do you remember all eight (8) principles?

November 15, 2023

Tracy, A Success Story

Tracy's journey to achieve the Associate Safety Professional designation inspires everyone struggling to take exams. It's a story of persistence and perseverance, and lessons learned.

October 14, 2023

Who is Edward Thorndike, and why does it matter?

Training and education are topics on the Associate Safety Professional and Certified Safety Professional exams. We introduce you to Edward Thorndike and the "Laws of Learning" to help you prepare for either exam.

September 26, 2023

Work Hard, Play Hard: 6 Success Factors for Achieving an Impossible Goal

6 Success Factors for Achieving an Impossible Goal. What does it take to achieve an impossible goal? And why pursue an impossible goal?

September 14, 2023

5 Things the Safety Profession Can Learn About Culture from a Chicken Sandwich

September 5, 2023

Does Your Study Plan Include Frequent Breaks?

Research shows that frequent breaks reduce stress. Your study plan should include frequent breaks if you are studying for a BCSP exam.

April 13, 2023

3 Proven Study Techniques You Should Be Using

Are you studying for the ASP or CSP exam? Do you have a study plan? Use these 3 proven study techniques.

April 1, 2023

Become an Exam Athlete

Do you suffer from test anxiety? Do you consider yourself a "poor test-taker?" Then become an exam athlete.

March 21, 2023

Should you tell anyone that you are taking the ASP or CSP exam?

Should you tell anyone that you are taking the ASP or CSP exam? There are two viable options for this issue, both with benefits and drawbacks. You need to decide which works best for you.

March 14, 2023

Safety Leadership - The Two Sides of Safety

The two sides of safety. The technical side and the art of safety. Safety professionals need both to establish themselves as safety leaders.

March 3, 2023

Who is Edwards Deming?

Who is Edwards Deming and how is he related to ANSI Z10? He could be an answer option on the ASP or CSP exam.

February 22, 2023

Safety Leadership - Pareto, The Vital Few

Who is Pareto, and what does he have to do with safety leadership? Understanding the Pareto Principle can help you budget, influence, and have a bigger impact.

February 8, 2023

Safety Leadership - Leadership Principles on the ASP and CSP Exams

The ASP and CSP exams cover many topics. One that is often overlooked when preparing is safety leadership or leadership principles.

March 26, 2022

6 Step Strategy to Certification

Strategic planning improves your ability to adapt to changes and accomplish goals on time.